Excursion Day: July 19, 2025

1. Istanbul Boat Tour: Exclusive Only for Conference Guests (Bosphorus and Prince Islands).

2. Istanbul City Trip: Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul and immerse yourself in its rich history and culture.

1) Istanbul Boat Tour Tour Details

Tour Date: July 19, 2025
Tour Hours: 09:00 - 18:00
Route: Princes' Islands & Bosphorus Tour (1-hour stops at Heybeliada and Büyükada, followed by a full Bosphorus tour)

Estimated Number of Participants: 150-200 people

Price:

• For 150 participants: €65 + VAT per person
• For 200 participants: €60 + VAT per person

Included Services:

• Boat rental
• Breakfast menu
• Lunch menu
• Hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages

Meals & Refreshments:

• Breakfast on the boat
• Hot and cold beverages
• Lunch service

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2) Istanbul City Trip

Theme: Istanbul's Green Spaces and Coastal Parks: Recreation, Water Resources, and Infrastructure Services
Duration: Full Day (09:00 - 19:00)

Itinerary:

• 09:00 – Departure from YTU Congress Center
• 09:15 - 09:45 – Merkezefendi Cemetery 
• 09:50 - 10:15 – Yedikule Gardens (Commercial agriculture in the city)
• 10:30 - 11:15 – Yenikapı City Park
• 11:45 - 13:30 – Emirgan Park (Lunch)
• 14:00 - 14:50 – Sultan Mahmut Dam in Belgrad Forest
• 15:00 - 16:00 – Atatürk Arboretum (Plant Museum)
• 16:30 - 17:00 – Northern Marmara Highway
• 17:30 - 18:00 – Sultangazi Hobby Gardens
• 18:20 - 19:20 – Esenler National Garden Park & Agricultural Plants Area
• 19:30 – Return to YTU Congress Center 

  Price: €15  per person